While Liverpool has historically dominated this fixture, Crystal Palace has often played the role of the "bogey team," delivering results that have derailed seasons and defined era-shifting moments. The 2025/26 campaign perfectly illustrated this tension, with Palace nearly completing a unique "quadruple" of wins over the Reds before their late-season clash at Anfield.
Prior to their final league meeting in April 2026, Palace had remarkably beaten Liverpool three times in one season: A victory on penalties in August 2025. C.Palace vs Liverpool
A 2-1 win at Selhurst Park in September 2025, ending Liverpool's unbeaten start. League Cup: A dominant 3-0 win at Anfield in October 2025. April 2026: The Anfield Redemption C.Palace vs Liverpool